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Emergency supply controlled drug restriction — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply controlled drug restrictionGPhC CRA

A patient requests an emergency supply of morphine sulfate modified-release tablets while away from home. He has an old labelled box but no prescription. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Emergency supply at patient request is not permitted for Schedule 2 controlled drugs except limited phenobarbital circumstances

Emergency supply at a patient's request is generally not permitted for Schedule 2 controlled drugs. There is a narrow exception involving phenobarbital for epilepsy, which does not apply to morphine. The pharmacist should help the patient access urgent prescriber or out-of-hours services. Controlled drug register signing does not create legal authority to supply.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP